Position Overview
Summary This position works directly with patients and Physicians and operates equipment that uses high-frequency soundwaves to take images and scans of the body's internal organs. Incumbent will operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment both in the department and in the portable setting. This position independently performs a wide range of routine and complex general ultrasound exams and vascular ultrasound studies, recognizing the need to make modifications during the examination. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Interpret requests or instructions from radiologists or medical officers. Prepare room, equipment and materials needed for patient procedures. Properly verifies the patient's identity using two unique identifiers and using active rather than passive identification; follows VHA directives and policies. Explain procedures to patients in a manner that will gain cooperation, understanding, a...